CLEMSON – In an effort to ensure that Memorial Stadium is the safest possible venue for fans during the 2018 season and beyond, Clemson Athletics, in conjunction with the Clemson University Police Department, announced on Wednesday that it will implement a walk-through metal detector pilot program.

This is a common practice at many major sports venues across the country.

Select gates, rotating throughout the season, will have walk-through units outside of the stadium.

The pilot program will assist school officials in gathering safety and operational data to ensure that fans experience a streamlined stadium entry process. The detectors will require additional time to enter the stadium, so school officials are urging fans to plan accordingly.

What you’ll have to do

Fans entering Memorial Stadium will be required to remove keys, cell phones, cameras and other electronics from their pockets prior to passing through the detectors.

What is OK

Shoes, coins, wallets, belts and jewelry will not have to be removed. Cameras, binoculars and smart phones are OK, but carrying cases for these items will not be allowed. Fans who have a medical condition or do not feel comfortable passing through metal detectors can notify event staff and participate in an alternative screening process.

What is not OK

Prohibited items not allowed into the stadium include, but are not limited to artificial noisemakers, backpacks, non-clear bags or purses, banners, flags, flag poles, coolers, outside food or beverage, knives or weapons of any kind.

The clear bag policy

This policy remains in effect. All bags brought into the stadium must be a 12" x 12" x 6" clear bag or smaller. Also permissible are one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (with or without a handle or strap). An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.